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Welcome to Conquering CHD - Tennessee

At Conquering CHD - Tennessee, we exist to conquer the most common birth defect. We engage, listen, learn, and act. We create visibility and empower all impacted by CHD. We accomplish this through awareness, knowledge, community, and research.

 

*This State Chapter has received the Honor Roll Award for outstanding performance in support of our mission in 2019 and 2020.

Questions to Ask Your Cardiologist

Bereaved Heart Family Event

11.10.2021 TBD

Winter Celebration

12.11.2021 TBD

About Us

Through our State Chapters we are able to give knowledge, give a voice and give hope, directly meeting the comprehensive, lifelong needs of patients with congenital heart disease and their families through awareness, knowledge, community, and research programming.
Local activities include:
  • Conquering CHD Kits offering critical information and a personal connection for patients with CHD of all ages through individualized care packages
  • Online chat networks bringing people with similar experiences together
  • In-person peer support offering patients and families encouragement and insight from someone who has walked a similar path
  • Social events providing a safe environment to celebrate life and simple joys together
  • Physician education improving understanding of congenital heart disease from the patient and family perspective
  • Research promotion and participation helping promising developments become reality
  • Advocacy activities sharing our stories to improve federal research funding

 

Stay connected with Conquering CHD - Tennessee by sharing your information in our family survey.

Get Connected

For more information about the Tennessee chapter, email tennessee@conqueringchd.org.

 

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Upcoming Events and Activities

  • Upcoming Events and Activities

    Winter Celebration

    Date: December 11, 2021 TBD Location: Virtual

Give

Conquering CHD - Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Our tax-exempt or EIN number is: 81-4829701. For additional documentation of our tax-exempt status, please contact tennessee@conqueringchd.org.

 

You can read more about our organization in our GuideStar profile.

 

One important program we have in Tennessee is our Conquering CHD Care Kits. When away at the hospital for a procedure, families tend to have nothing but the basics: wallet/purse and phone. Our hospital kits are distributed to the families providing resources and support items to help bring comfort to the patient and their family during long term stays.

 

Some of the items we include in these care kits are:

  • Coloring books and 8 pack of crayons
  • Activity books and deck of cards
  • Books for all ages
  • Single-serve snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc.)
  • Gum or mints

 

You can help by purchasing care kit items from our Amazon Wish List.

 

Please give generously to support our state chapter activities!

Give to Conquering CHD - Tennessee

Meet the Tennessee Volunteer Board

Chapter President - Carrie Deaton

Chapter Vice President  - Sabrina Dodd

Chapter Treasurer - Chris Ramage

Chapter West Tennessee Lead Coordinator - Kayley Grisham

Chapter Outreach Coordinator - Krystle Brown

Chapter Bereavement Coordinator - Ashley Speed

 

If you are interested in joining the Tennessee Board, please reach out. We'd love to have you on our team! tennessee@conqueringchd.org

 

Mailing information:

Conquering CHD - Tennessee
P.O. Box 1371
Mount Juliet, TN 37121

 

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